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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17

Last year there was a railway accident at
Monte Carlo. This was pointed out to be a
special Judgment against gambling 1t is
somewhat against tins special Judgment doc.
trIne that Monte Carlo seems TO have been
almost the only place on the Riviera that was
not injured by the earthquake, while in one
place, where the people fiocked into the
church, the roof fell on them This immunity
from danger at Monte Carlo seems to have
arisen from the place Icing II iit upon rock.
There is the slrnr formation at Villefrancbe,
and the circuit of the bay entirely escaped,
not a tea cup being being broken-London
Truth.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
Seemingly Eradlcated.

With repeated and powerful doses Of
quinne. Chills and fever, in some one of
its varions FORMS springs into active eX
istence again, often without the slightest
apparent provocation. To extinguish the
smoldering embers of this obstInat. and
recendite malady, no less than to subdue
it when it RACES fiercely in the system.
lIostetler's stomach bitters is all sufficient
When every resource of the phar>
macopgia has been exhausted against it
in vain. the bitters conquer it-remove
every lingering vestige of it, Nay, more,
the bitters will protect those brought
within the influence of the atmospheric
poison that begets malsrial disease, from
it's attacks Disorders of the stomach
liver and bowels, are among the com
plants to be apprehended from the use of
missms> tainted water These are both
cured and prevented by the bit
ters Rheumatism, constipation and
renal complaints, yield to its action.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
TO PAY THE PENALTY.
Guflty---The Defendant Attempts
his own Life---A just Verdict.


his own Life---A Just Verdict.
Marlborough, the murderer of Laud
Collier formerly of Davenport. is to meet
a Just retribution for his unprovoked
crime. His trial ended at Emporia, Kan.
last Saturday, with thsnerdict guilty oil
murder in the first degree, returned BY
the jury in the night, after being out
about two hours. After the foreman had
rendered his verdict on demand of the
defense the jury was polled, and each
with the verdict as read. The assassin
Marlborough, although very pale. was
perfectly self possessed. and appeared to
take the matter very cody. After the
jury was discharged and previous to
being taken back to his cell his lawyers
shook hands with him and informed him
that they would apply for new trial
The jury were practically agreed from the
start, but on the first ballot three voted
for murder in the second degree, after
wards explaining that they did so for
the pnpose OF having the case thoroughly
discussed previous to rendering the ver>
dict The defense virtually acknowl
edged the killing and by proving that
his forefathers were at least eccentric.
not insane. tried to clear their client on
the plea of insanity, produced by blow
given the defendant by Collier. the muir
dered man, in the fight in the afternoon
of the day of the killing
Sunday Yarboroagh was found nearly
dead in his cell, having made an attempt
to cut the carotid artery. A surgeon was
Immediately called, who found him un-
conscious from loss of blood. hut after
dressing his wounds declared him not
necessarily in dangerous condition
Marlborough said, in semi jocose man
uer, that he had thought he would be
with the angels BY this time, but would
make better success of the next attempt.
A guard is now constantly kept with him
to prevent him from tearing away the
bandages 1t is said that on several for
mer occasions he had attempted his own
Efa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
A DRY GOODS STORE RESTAURANT
Overrun with Satisfied bargain Hunters.
The Hungry Shop Girls.

Overrun with Satisfied bargain Hunters.
The Hungry Shop Girls.
Did YOU ever wonder how it comes about
that when the all conquering dry goods store
adds the caterer to the list of its victims and
opens a restaurant, one never sees the shop
girl there at a meal2
The dry goods restaurant is the stamping
ground for the city's hungry women. 1t
abounds in racks for their bundles, in high
chairs for the babies they bring in tow, in
chocolate apd buns for the universal sweet
tooth of the shopper and her tribe. The res
taurant runs over with the satisfied bargain
hunter. The bargain seller must eat, hut
where, or when or howl That is her secret
for the most part, not yours or mine. But
now and then, in her moods OF extravaganza,
when the wearer of the black apron and
dangling scissors treats herself to bit Of
lunch, does she parade herself at those round
tables before the eyes of her late customers in
the garb Of a shop girl, think you! Not II
she Is New York girl: no. .-.-.
Three minutes in the dressing room and
what wonders they work. She adjusts her
wrap; she perches her hat above her curls;
she pins on the useless and provoking lace
veil; she settles her gloves; she makes ready
for brisk spring campaign. Then-she
passes quietly down the stairs and without
stirring foot out of doors she loses herself on
the crowded scene of action among the throng
of the women buyers, lady Of leisure,
among her kin and her kind She has forgot.
ten the counter; she thinks not of the trouble
some cash She has her brown paper par
eel with the rest. She looks, as she orders her
stew Or her fry, as if sic had bought two or
three spring gowns before sitting down in her
place, and might look at bonnets when her
appetite was satisfied
How do know! I've seen Cinderella be
hind the counter, the princess in the restaur-
ant the other side of the portiere a few feet
away, and the backward Transformation to
matching ribbons and handing down boxes
when the ball was done.
And yet they wonder why she doesn't alb
iure the long hours and the lean pocketbook
To do housework in the American family that
waits and longs for the American giril She
is too thoroughly one of her own country
women. She will sell YOU a lace handker-
chef, 1T may I've, but she will sit at your side
your equal before YOU have taken the bundle
home.-New York Letter in Kansas City
Journal
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17

The average length OF HE is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DR.
BigelOw's Cure, which cures consump-
ton in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit Coughs, colds, Group, whoop
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseascs speedily and safely Price,
50 cents and 81 of druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
NHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue of an Execution and Fee Bill No. k097,
issued ont of the clerk office OF the circuit court
of Rock Island county, and state OF Illinois, and
to me directed, whereby am commanded TO make
the amount of a certain Judgment recently oh
tanned against james Riley iii favor Of John t
Kepworthy out of the lands. tenemenfs, goods
and chattels Of the said defendant, James Riley,
have levied npon the following properly, to-wit
Lots seven y and ten 90 IN block thirty -four
go Ghicaeo or lower addition to the city Of Rock
Island N the count of Rock Island and state of
II nois.
Therefore. according to said command, ! shall
expose for sale at public auction, all the right,
title and interest of the above named, james
Riley, in ami To the above described property,
on Wednesday the 18th day of Nav. 1887, at
O'Clock P n. at the north door of the court house
in the city of Rock Island. in the county Of Rock
Island and state Of Illinois, for cash in hand, to
satisfy said execution and fee bill
Dated at Rock Island. this 4th day OF May A
d, 1887. T. 8 SILNlS.
Sheriff of Rock Island Comfy, Illinois.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appe-
tite is poor. you are bothered with head
ache, You are fidgety, nervous. and gen.
orally out of sorts. and want to brace up.
Brace up. but not with stimulants spring
medicines. or bitters, which have for
their basis very cheap, bad whisky, and
which stimulate you for an hour. and then
leave you in worse condition than before.
What you want is an Alternative that will
purify your blood, start healthy action of
liver and kidneys, restore your vitality
and give renewed health and strength.
Such medicine you will fiud in Electric
Bitters. and only SO cents a bottle ut
Hartz & Bahnsen's drug store
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
The greatest foe of America peor

The greatest foe of America people is
consumption; It's victims number many
thousands each year, Physicians and
druggists have at last found a remedy
which they feel justified IN Recommend
ing. This is Dr. Bigelow's Cure. which
cures consumption in stages that other
remedies are of no benefit 1t cures
coughs, colds, and all throat and lung
diseases speedily and safely. Price 81
cents and 81. of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
A Great Battle

Is continually going on in the human sys
TEN, The demon of impure blood strives
10 gain victory over the constitution, tn
ruin health, tn drag victims 10 the grave
A good reliable medicine ike Hoods
Sarsaparllla is the weapon with which to
defend ones self. drive the desperate en-
eInv from the field, and restore peace and
bodily health for msny years. Try this
peculiar medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
An Anxious Rodent,

Apr"pos of rats, "A Liverpool paper relates
an incident in connection with wreck off tho
Cornish coast. The captain was the last Ia
leave the ship, and as he dropped into thu,
life boat a rat ran along the rope and laid
bold OF the captains collar, and the captain
turned round, and, noticing with what ten
acity the rat held on, said; "Poor d, like
myself you are making an effort for dear life
come along" and both were safely landed. -
Chicago Times
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
EXECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate of Joseph ?. Stroehle, Deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed Ex-
ecu rx IF the aSt%ll and testament Of Joseph
P Stroehle. late of the county of Rock Island,
state Of Illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. at the Office Of the clerk
of said court, in the city of Rock Island. at the
July term on the Second Monday in July
next. AT which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested 10
ate nd for the purpose of having the same adj u-t
ed All persons indebted 10 said estate re-
quested 10 make immediate payment to the I'M
dersigned
Dated this 9th day of NAV A. r., 1887.
ELIZARF7H STROEHLE. EXecntrix.
SWEENEY & WALKER Alt-ys l0-daw
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley. Peterson. Clay
Co, Iowa, tells the following remarkable
story, the truth of which Is vouched for
by the residents of the town: II am 70
years old, have been troubled with kid
ney complaint and lameness for many
years; could not dress myself withou,
help Now am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able to do all my own
bousework. | owe my thanks to Electric
Bitters for having renewed my youth and
removed completely all disease and pam. >
Try bottle. only Soc at Hartz Il Balm
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
Working People

are often too i'll to labor. but they havn't
time to take medicine and lay off Sim
mons liver regulator Gamble taken with
out causing any loss of time, and the
system will be built up and invigorated
by it. 1t has no equal as preparatory
medicine. and can be safely used when a
doctor cannot be called in. In all com
mon diseases il will. unassisted by any
other medicine, effect speedy cure.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
LOCAL NOTICES.

Finest located lots in the city on Elm
street. for sale ut bargain by Medill Il
Whitehead Suitable for one or two
nice cottages that will rent the year
round.
Offerman's Island for church and
society picnlcs; Steamer Dick Clyde. For
terms apply to John Bleuer, 12i
Eighteenth street. Rock Island.
Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81 900. 900 E. W Hurst, agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
E. E. Parmenter, attorney at law .
Makes collections. loans money and will
attend to any legal business intrusted to
him. Office, postotfice block. Rock Isl
and, Ills. ds&w1y
Vim. McEnIry,
Attorney at law, loans money on good
security makes collections. Reference,
Mitchell " Lynde, bankers, Office in
post Office block
'Barth & Babcock, Dentists.
No 1724 Second avenue. Special atten
ton paid To saving the natural teeth and
Inserting teeth without plates
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
The American refugees in Canada ar
talking of forming club.

Time tried aud true is DR.. Bigelow's
cure. which combines the good qualities
of all the best cough remedies, without
the defects of any of them. II cures
promptly and permanently coughs, colds,
Group. whopping cough. influenza. broni-
chits. hoarseness, incipient consumption,
and all throat and lung diseases, healing
the lungs. Safe and pleasant for childs
rem. Price, 30 cents and 81, Of drug.
gists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
A DMINISTRAToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Peter Haupt deceased
The undersigned, having been appointed admin
stratrix of the estate of Peter Haupt
late of the county of Rock Island, state NJ
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court Of Rock island
county, at the office of the clerk Of said court in
the city of Rock Island, at the June term on the
Third Monday in June next, at which time all
persons having claims against said estate are no.
titled and requested TO attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons indebted
10 said estate are requested to make immediate
payment to The undersigned.
Dated this Attn day of May A D.. 1887.
DORIS HATPT,
J. l.. HAS, Atty Administrative.
ma6-diw
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when We are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough, severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all OF these may he
quickly and permanently cured by DR.
Blgelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant foI
children. Price 50 cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALyE.

The greatest medical wonder of the worlc
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers. salt rhcum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles. chilblains, corns, letter chal
ped hands. and AL skin eruptions guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded 25 cents per hox Foi sale by
qartz & B .huser,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17

IRA NSFERS.
14-Ann S. Pierce to Mary E Ham
bin, WI lot ., block "a, Old Town, Mo
line. 81 800.
Jacob Stewart to Chas W Heck, lot
3, block /. Stewards addition to South
Moline. $3.50.
John Dickson to Mary B Schooley lot
IS, block 3. Dickson & Youngs addition,
Milan, $3.50.
Gustaf F. Lund to o. J. Dimick. lots
40 and Al. South Rock Island, 300.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
A WoR OoF WARNING.
The Fearful Dangers OF the Pres
ent Searon and How to Avoid
Them In Time.

Mr.. Wilton r. Palmer, of New York
city receiAed the best wishes of the sea-
son from all the friends he met on bis
birthday, and believed that his future
life was to long and joyous, That even
ing he felt a tickling in the throat. a
slight pein across the chest and he cough
ed once or'twice. The next day bis nos
irils were ipflamed, his throat sore and
his lungs all filled up The day follows
ing he was in bed, with physicians shak>
ing their heads. and the third day he WAS
dead from pneumonia, which he failed
to take in time. There are ten thousand
men and women in America today in Just
the same conditions as Mr.. Palmer was.
Their throats are sore, their lungs are
irritated, and thew are on the verge OF
pneumonia and peath, but they do not
know it.
This terrible disesse pneumoniat has become
the monster If American life II lie sudden. Sc
verr and fatal. II comes without warning and
81 rikes down without mercy. PHYSICIANS say it
mu be thrown from the system on the start and
that there is nothing equal 10 pure spirits for
this pnri ose Pure liquors are absolutely n ces-
airy when Pneumonia is comm on, and from the
careful investigations Of the best chemists and
physicians conyi need that no liquor now
know. TO the world is equal to Duf'ys Pure Malt
Whiskey for pneumonia or any other pulmnnic
trouble This VIII skey s put up solely for med
ical purposes, and sold only in sealed bottles. II
is slimulant TO the organs that have been con-
gesled by cold II arouses the Tissues to fresh
action. II We rds oil disease and continuing DO
fusel oil, ii does not inJure nor lntoxlcate-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17

To make buggy riding u, joy get set
of the Rice Coil carriage springs on
yours. Then you would sooner ride than
eat. Thousands say there's nothing like
it, That's because it's true.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
Mr. E. W. Roswell of Washington, D,
r. relates his pXneripncp as follows:

~ had hemorrhSces and was examined by a
physician who thought my lungs only slightly con
g-sted In August hsd three more hemorrhrges
and lost quart Of blood Another physician
ssid was in abe last stages OF consumption and
finally gave up all hope | obtained Daff's Pure
Malt Whiskey and took it. | have gained health
an strength rapidly, and am completely restored.
Th'sremarkabie VIII skey. wbic1 is sold by all
6r-tclass druggists land the secret Of whore man
ufactu'e many have in w n sought to find Out J
deserves 10 he kept in every household. not only
to he used in cases Of emergency, hut to assist IN
pro onglng life and bringing health and happi-
ness
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
HesFaRp's ACID PHOSPHATE
4 TONIC AND REsToRATIyI

DR.. Fl K. Clarke Geneva, n. 7 savs !:
sit has proved of great value for its
tonic and revivifying influence"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17

Some diBner-partV favors indicate that
people arr trying to buy their way into
social favor.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17

An entirely new short earring is a tiny
feather from peacock's tail, the rich
| coloring being accurately followed BY
enamel.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17

A fancy in foot gear that is not likely
To last long are high shoes of b. ok satin
fastened with Rhinestone huckles.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17

Many of last seasons fashions for
women are reproduced this year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17
The Duffy Malt Whisky Co., Rochester n Y.

An increased number of prohibition
hotels are advertising and sending out
circulars this year.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-17

The crowds at the spring weddings are
decreasing. There is sameness about
these affairs
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-16
PERSONAL TOPICS.

Mr.. 10. II. KitsOn, who modelled GER
tain OF the groups upon the Hartford
war memorial arch, is TO DO bust In
bronze OF Governor Ames, OF MAsshcbu-
sets. His bronze figure "rhe Music OF
the Seas" has also found purchaser.
Professor Goodwin. Of Harvard, was
Interested to see 81 olympia. In Greece,
where the Olympian games used 10 be
pl wed, some human bones exCAvHted
from the ruins, and enclosed In Kerosene
oil cans, each OF which was labelled
"Philadelphia."
List summer DR.. Tslmage took his
congregation on a trip TO Alexandria
Bay; next summer he will marshal them
on board the steam boat Pilgrim, and
sail for Mar,ha's Vineyard, where they
will br received with prOfuse display
Of fire works.
journalists work hard and sink their
personality. For twelve years Mr.. Will
liam j Kenny, OF the Times. has done
70. and now sOme friends have presented
him with gold watch and chain, the
Gaze bear ny The inscription. william
J Kenn,, fr"m his associates on the stan
of tn New York Times. Is 6 l>S7." and
have gwen hun acOmplilnentar, dinner.
Bishop Harry G. Potter Ia n fami lar
n cure In tue streets of NV York. carry
ing small purple bag that contains
books and MSS, and greeted by citizens
OF all faiths With the profuundest re.
spect. In hi. first sermon since his rr-
turn from Europe, be told his congrega
tiun that. In order to believe, IL Is necps-
sary to cultivate the spiritual sense OF
sight. Just M a musiesl ear l. necessary
TO the appreciation Of Wagner.
The ma me OF Oswald OIiendOrfer has
long been associated with several OF our
wisest charities, aud now Mr.. OFT n
dOrfsr prOpos TO rebuild and enlarge
the late Mrs. Ottendorfer'e home for Old
ladies'. SO that IL shall offer aocOmmoda-
lions for old men also. The land alone
will cost $65,0O. and the enterprise will
he In charge Of an offshoOt from The Ger
man Benevolent society, which he has
had q successful career OF one hundred
wears.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-16
A NAMELESS CASE.

Ny case has been very curious one for
about 10 years. At intervals of about week ]
would be attacked with soells of severe and
most excruciating pain, always commencing
In the region Of my kidneys. The pain would
then go upwards and affect my body and head.
and seemed to penetrate my very eye-balls,
creating the most Intense suffering, lasting
about eight hours each spell.
resorted to all kinds o. medicine without
benefit. Several doctors treated my case, but
none gave relief. ! finally used B. B. B. as an
experiment, and to my utter establishment all
pain and suffering vanished after using three
doses To the present time have used three
bottles, and not pain has ever returned
DO not know what was he matter, neither
could my physician name the complaint. The
q. b, B acted finely aud powerfully upon my
Kidneys; my appetite has been splendid a.
my constitution built up rapidly.
X. THOMAS,
Constitution, Ca, May 9, 1885.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-16
Texas Patents.

The following patents were granted
to citizens Of IL xas, bearing date
March s, 1887. Reported expressly
for this paper bv Louis Dagger & Co.,
mechanical! experts and solicitors OF
patents. Washington. d. c.:
w. F. Aston. Walker county, fire.
arm 35s9l5
II. &. McDill and J. K. CASTOR, Fort
Worth, electric arc lamp. 1853 %.
Maggie +. Minnick, Galveston, wash
Ing fluid. $50 900.
A :. Nesly, Richmond, car coupling,
359,O92
II. Quintero, San Antonio, spring
saddle, 359. lT6.
FREDERICK Zedler, Luling, car coup.
ling, 359,047.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-03-16

The Espinosas, Jesusa and her brother
Luis, were before the courts again this
morning; this time before Recorder
Adam, where II 10 not likely they will
want to come very often, as each WAS
fined SIS for being disorderly. The dis
order arose last Saturday, when they
went TO the house of Francisco Grimo-
mes, where the child of the boy Luis is
being taken care OF. his wife and Its
mother, having abandoned Luis and
with her child sought refuge there.
Jcsusa, who has q terrible temper and
tongue, began cursing and abusing the
family because they would not give up
the child, aud hence they were arrested.